It took a long time for Johanna Connor to come to terms with the fact that a successful career as a theatre set designer was over. When ill health brought her home to Schull in 2000, she wasn’t expecting that circumstance and opportunity would keep her here. Today Johanna is […]
Kathleen Holland Designs was established in 2002, a year in which Kathleen was also a recipient of the prestigious Golden Fleece award. A maker since as far back as she can remember, Kathleen works mainly in silver and 9ct gold with some precious stones. She studied a Diploma in Fine […]
Seventeen-year-old Luka Scannell is already sure of the path he wants to follow in life. The Schull Community College student, who has set up his studio in an old shipping container at the family home in Colla, west of Schull, is remarkably a highly skilled knifemaker and budding blacksmith. He […]
Tru Eco™, a new range of refillable, eco-friendly laundry and household cleaning products, has launched to the Irish market. Developed by Irish company, VivaGreen, the new range will help keep your house gleaming clean while also protecting you, your family and the environment. The Tru Eco™ range, which is made […]
Microplastics are widespread in seas and oceans, and their harmful effects on many different marine animals are well known. However, we know relatively little about the microplastics in our freshwater rivers, streams and lakes. We still don’t know exactly where they come from, where they end up – and crucially […]
Wild Atlantic Designs in Clonakilty is a perfect example of a local business that feeds back into our circular economy. Stocking a huge range of art and craft from Irish makers, with many working in West Cork, owner Lorraine Cahalane takes great pride in her position as the link between […]